As repunched dates and mint marks sometimes run in clusters on U.S. coins, I would assume because a new employee in the Engraving Department was learning his trade, it could easily be that there are two different dies with repunched S's. I think you have a discovery here.
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This variety has been know for quite some years. I was finding them in the late 80's. I am told it is popular in the Philippines. It Comes in various types as the photos from others show. This variety is not an easy find.
// Krueger// collector of Philippines for 40 years now wow time does fly.
Originally posted by: krueger This variety has been know for quite some years. I was finding them in the late 80's. I am told it is popular in the Philippines. It Comes in various types as the photos from others show. This variety is not an easy find.
// Krueger// collector of Philippines for 40 years now wow time does fly.
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http://www.pcgscoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/507232
http://www.ngccoin.com/coin-varieties/american-overseas-territories/philippines-under-us-sovereignty-vscid-67/
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Definitely a S/S
Did you send it to our host for variety attribution?
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Great find!
I am told it is popular in the Philippines. It Comes in various types as the photos from others show. This variety is not an easy find.
// Krueger//
collector of Philippines for 40 years now
wow time does fly.
This variety has been know for quite some years. I was finding them in the late 80's.
I am told it is popular in the Philippines. It Comes in various types as the photos from others show. This variety is not an easy find.
// Krueger//
collector of Philippines for 40 years now
wow time does fly.
Which type do you prefer?
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